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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 526.37 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 526.37 and 131.62 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 526.37 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/526.37 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 526.37 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 69,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279.34/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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